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[markmaxwell]

I purchased my Zero DS with the Charge Tank.  It gives me a 240V level 2 connection. I can use any public charging station with a J1772 connector.  I thought it would allow me to travel anywhere in the USA as long as I don't mind waiting a little while to recharge several times a day.
I have used it around town and it worked great. I do have a range issue that I discussed under a different topic, but the problem is that there are so few public charging stations outside urban areas that I cannot escape urban coastal southern California for more than an hour or two. 
Does anyone have any ideas or experience with recharging in rural areas?  I am especially interested in riding in East San Diego County in the near term.  Eventually, I dream of riding from Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego to Bar Harbor Maine.
I have the Blink app and the plug share app.  By the way, I contacted Blink about a station that has been down for months; it seems that the power company that provides electricity to that station disconnected it because it was drawing too much power for the local infrastructure at times.
I did also purchase a portable J1772 charge cord and adapters that allow me to use the following outlets: NEMA 6-20, 6-30, 14-30, 14-50, 14-60, and of course, the 110v cord that came with the motorcycle.
Thanks for any ideas.

[Shadow]

..the problem is that there are so few public charging stations outside urban areas that I cannot escape urban coastal southern California for more than an hour or two. 
Does anyone have any ideas or experience with recharging in rural areas?

Trailer Parks are everywhere in USA and have L14-50 hookups. You'll need to be friendly and open to the park manager not understanding everything initially; The basic idea is you are traveling with your electric vehicle and would like to use an RV electric outlet for an hour or two paying for the electricity used. Take a picture of the electric meter before plugging in, and another when done charging, so you will have a ready answer to how much electricity has been used.

[Richard230]

My solution to that problem is to keep buying new Zeros every time they install a larger battery pack.  Another 50 miles of range and I will be able to ride to all of my favorite spots in the Santa Cruz Mountains without having to recharge.   

[DPsSRnSD]

The app RV Parky helps you find those trailer parks with 14-50 connections. Search YouTube for videos by Benswing Rich on his "2016 ElMoto 4Corners" trip for tips.